Lake Razna, Lake in Rēzekne Municipality, Latvia

Lake Razna is a large lake in Rēzekne Municipality, Latvia, with several wooded islands and low, reedy shores. The water is shallow in many places, and the shoreline shifts between sandy patches and wet meadows, giving the lake a varied edge.

The lake formed after the last ice age, when melting water filled a depression left by the retreating glacier. Over the centuries, the water level has changed, and old maps show that some islands were once connected to the mainland.

Local people often fish from the shore or from small boats, and the lake is a common spot for family outings on warm weekends. In winter, when the ice is thick enough, you may see people walking across it or ice fishing near the islands.

The lake is best reached by car, and a few gravel roads lead to the shore from nearby villages. Bring insect repellent in summer, as the reeds and wet meadows attract mosquitoes, and wear shoes that can handle muddy ground after rain.

The lake is known for its clear water in spring, fed by underground springs, which makes it a popular spot for swimming early in the season. Several small islands are home to nesting birds, and visitors are asked to keep a distance during the breeding months.